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Classroom 2.0 is a collaborative network of teachers using Web 2.0 tools.
Original "Did you know" Video
Some terminology you may have heard.
A Youtube Video explaining Web 2.0
Bloom's taxonomy using some digital tools:
Check out the Web 2.0 Guru's wikispace
Social Networking includes any application in which people share information. Facebook, Wikipedia may be the first thoughts that to come to mind. There are tons! Steve Hargadon's Wiki has organized many that are useful in Education. See if you can find one specific to your area of interest. If overwhelmed or can't decide, focus on the links below.:
Classroom 2.0 is a collaborative network of teachers using Web 2.0 tools.
Classroom 2.0 Live lists archived tutorials and resources. http://live.classroom20.com/
Popular tools/ gadgets you may want to explore:
xtranormal Create characters who interact.
Sara:
VoiceThread - A tool to have an online conversation about media * Voicethread for Education Wiki Sign up for educationall Voicethread network
Blabberize - Make a photo look like it's speaking
Sue:
Glogster - an online poster of sorts * Glogster for Education sign up
Go Animate Create an animation
Steven:
Toondoo Create a cartoon
xtimeline Our Story Timeline creators
Gina:
Prezi Online Presentation creator * Sample Prezi - 60 in 60
Wordle Create your own word clouds
Cindy:
Animoto Creates videos from images * Sign up for Animoto for EducationAnimoto for Education
Picnik Photo Editing
Mary Ellen:
Flickr Photo storage site
Voki Create a speaking avatar
Peruse Technology and Education's 'Box of Tricks'
Resources are available on Jennifer Dorman's wiki here
Kathy Schrock's overview of Web 2.0 and Diigo List of Resources.
More Video tutorials, resources are here
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